Things to do in Central New South Wales

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Such a different perspective watching the dawn of a new day, from a hot air balloon

The many famous Australian artists who spent time here really knew what they were doing. They rediscovered this abandoned mining town and put it back on the map. It still feels like you're stepping back in time, especially in this little shack where we stayed, with its external kitchen and calico ceilings.

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What to do in Central New South Wales

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CSIRO Parkes Observatory

Take the family on an outing to CSIRO Parkes Observatory during your trip to Parkes. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Orange Botanic Gardens

Explore the great outdoors at Orange Botanic Gardens, a lovely green space in Bletchington. While in this walkable area, you can savour the wineries and cafes.

Bathurst Courthouse

After visiting Bathurst Courthouse, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bathurst. Take some time to visit the spas in this walkable area.

Every flower is grander than the King Solomon's clothes!

Cook Park

Explore the great outdoors at Cook Park, a lovely green space in Orange. Discover the wineries in this walkable area or seek out the golf courses.

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Cowra Japanese Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Cowra Japanese Garden, a lovely green space in Cowra. Take in the entertainment choices and countryside in the area.

Bathurst War Memorial Carillon

Learn about the local history of Bathurst when you take a trip to Bathurst War Memorial Carillon.

Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit

You can take time to visit Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit during your travels to Bathurst. Visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Orange Health Service

If Orange Health Service is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Bloomfield.

Charles Sturt University

Explore the campus of Charles Sturt University as part of your travels around Bathurst.

Areas of Central New South Wales

Bathurst featuring fall colors and a park

Bathurst CBD

While visiting Bathurst CBD, you might make a stop by sights like Bathurst War Memorial Carillon and Machattie Park.

Kelso

Kelso is well liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Bathurst area, you might plan a trip to Bathurst War Memorial Carillon or Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum.

National Motor Racing Museum which includes interior views

Mount Panorama

Unique features of Mount Panorama include the restaurants and spas. Make a stop by Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit or Mount Panorama Winery while you're exploring the area.

South Bathurst

You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in South Bathurst. You might want to make time for a stop at Ray Morcom Reserve or Chifley Home.

Eglinton

Though Eglinton may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Abercrombie House and Bathurst War Memorial Carillon.

West Bathurst

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in West Bathurst and surrounding area, you can visit Bathurst War Memorial Carillon and Machattie Park.

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